caution Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
carefulness; cautiousness.
- a man of caution
noun a warning against certain acts
caveat.
- a caveat against unfair practices
noun judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
precaution; forethought; care.
- he exercised caution in opening the door
- he handled the vase with care
noun the trait of being circumspect and prudent
circumspection.
verb warn strongly; put on guard
monish; admonish.

F. caution a security, L. cautio, fr. cavere (For scavere) to be on one's guard, to take care (orig.) to be on the watch, see; akin to E. show.

A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided; prudence in regard to danger; provident care; wariness.
Security; guaranty; bail. R.
The Parliament would yet give his majesty sufficient caution that the war should be prosecuted. Clarendon.
Precept or warning against evil of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction.
In way of caution I must tell you. Shak.
Syn. -- Care; forethought; forecast; heed; prudence; watchfulness; vigilance; circumspection; anxiety; providence; counsel; advice; warning; admonition.

imperfect & past participle Cautioned ; present participle & verbal noun Cautioning

To give notice of danger to; to warn; to exhort [one] to take heed.
You cautioned me against their charms. Swift.